About Lewisham Local
About the role
- Term: 12 months fixed term contract – extension subject to funding
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Salary: £30,000 (pro rata £24,000) + 6% employer pension
- Reporting to: Local Giving Programme Manager
- Location: Unit C, Place/Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6AY and flexible working
- Holidays: 25 days per year, 2 annual volunteering days + bank holidays
Join the Lewisham Local team to become our new Food Partnership Coordinator! It is an exciting time to work in Lewisham on the food agenda.
An ideal Food Partnership Coordinator is somebody who knows or has the appetite to work closely with community food projects in Lewisham, understands the needs and is committed to delivering positive change for our residents using the Sustainable Food Places approach. You will love working with people and making change happen. You will have experience of working or volunteering with a community food project and how to create changes in the food system. We are looking for someone who has project coordination experience with strong community engagement skills that can lead effective partnership work to deliver impact while also supporting others to lead and take on ownership.
If you would like more information on the role please get in touch with Simone Riddle on simone@lewishamlocal.com.
About the recruitment
We are committed to our staff team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly welcome applications from minority communities.
Shortlisted candidates who outline their skills and experience in the 2-page covering letter that matches the essential criteria will be interviewed. Two references from the previous and current employer will be taken up for the successful candidate, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.
We are committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate may require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Description & Person Specification
Timeline
- 11.30pm Tuesday 8th March – Application Deadline
- Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th March – Interviews
How to apply
Please send the following to recruitment@lewishamlocal.com by 11.30pm on Tuesday 8th March 2022:
- Your CV detailing your work experience and education
- No more than 2-page covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification
- Equal opportunities form (download below)